[2025 Edition] Complete Guide to Yomiuriland: Tokyo’s Amusement Park From Thrilling Rides to Seasonal Events – How to Make the Most of Your Visit

What is Yomiuriland?

Spanning the border between Tokyo and Kanagawa Prefecture,Yomiurilandis one of the largest entertainment parks in the Tokyo area, celebrating its 60th anniversary in 2024. Conveniently located about 30 minutes by train from Shinjuku or Shibuya, it attracts a wide range of visitors—from families and couples to groups of friends.

Like other amusement parks, Yomiuriland offers visitors a world of joy and dreams—but its appeal goes beyond that. The park takes on a different charm depending on the season and the purpose of your visit. Here we introduce all the highlights that make Yomiuriland special!

Unlimited Fun with 43 Attractions – From Thrill Rides to Interactive Experiences

Yomiuriland offers a wide variety of attractions—43 in total—ranging from heart-pounding thrill rides to family-friendly options that even small children can enjoy! Here are some of the park’s most popular attractions:

Bandit – The Ultimate Thrill Ride

This No. 1 popular roller coaster races through a series of ups and downs at a top speed of 110 km/h, delivering an exhilarating experience that keeps visitors coming back for more.

Spin Runway – Indoor Coaster

Japan’s first indoor roller coaster featuring a spiral lift! This ride allows you to enjoy the thrills of a roller coaster even on rainy days.

Looping Starship – 360-Degree Spinning Spaceship

This spaceship-themed thrill ride swings dramatically from side to side before gaining momentum and completing a full 360-degree loop—a true adrenaline rush!

Crazy Stooon – 60-Meter Free Fall

Experience a thrilling mix of excitement and weightlessness on Crazy Stooone, which drops you from a height of 60 meters—with stunning views before the plunge!

Tokyo’s Only Permanent Bungee Jump

Strap into a bungee cord and leap from a height of 22 meters—equivalent to a seven-story building. A video service (for a fee) is available to capture your facial expression at the moment you jump!

In addition to thrilling rides, Yomiuriland offers plenty of family-friendly attractions, including the “Goodjoba!!” area, where kids can enjoy hands-on experiences and creative activities. Here are some highlights from the Goodjoba!! area:

Custom Garage

At Custom Garage, you can attach car parts and enjoy a test drive. Put on VR headset and embark on an exciting time-travel test drive through the past and future!

Splash U.F.O.

Experience learning about the production process of “NISSIN Yakisoba U.F.O.” on this thrilling whitewater rafting ride. Hop into a rubber boat and enjoy the fast-paced adventure!

A Game of Skill: “Tama Goro”

A giant ball-coaster style attraction featuring 24 different mini-games. Play the mini-games, move stationary balls, and work together with your family to score points using strategy and teamwork.

Enjoy All Year Round – Seasonal Highlights

In addition to its wide variety of attractions, Yomiuriland’s seasonal events are a major draw!

[Spring] Step Into a World of Pink

Cherry blossom viewing at an amusement park? Yomiuriland is home to around 800 cherry trees, allowing visitors to enjoy flower viewing from different angles while riding the attractions. (Best viewing period: late March to early April)

In 2025, the “Yozakura Jewellumination” will be held from March 20 to April 6. Don’t miss the magical sight of illuminated cherry blossoms and the special light display on the new Sky-Go-LAND Ferris wheel, which opened in October 2024!

A roller coaster speeding through cherry blossoms—an experience unique to Yomiuriland!

[Summer] Resort Vibes in Tokyo at “Pool WAI”

In addition to the classic lazy river and a wave pool with waves up to 0.6 meters, Pool WAI features a professional diving pool with a depth of five meters and a diving platform up to two meters high. The park also has five pools and three types of slides. Stage performances and lively “aqua shows” add to the excitement, making it a refreshing summer getaway for both kids and adults!
Period: Mid-July to Early September

A passionate “aqua show”

[Winter] Jewellumination – A Gem-Colored Light Display

Yomiuriland is home to one of Tokyo’s largest illumination events. The lighting display is designed by Ishii Motoko, who also worked on the illumination of Tokyo Tower and Rainbow Bridge. Seeing the glowing lights from the top of a ride creates a truly romantic atmosphere.

An attraction of sliding down the slope of light

Photo spots perfect for couples are also available!

Unique Japanese-Style Illumination: "HANA Akari"

Adjacent to Yomiuriland, HANA・BIYORI is a digital flower park that opened in spring 2020. It features Japan’s largest flower chandelier, art shows combining flowers and digital technology, and adorable Asian small-clawed otters. Be sure to check out Japan’s first-ever Starbucks to open in a botanical garden!

At HANA・BIYORI the “Hana-Akari ~Hana-Biyori× Bamboo lights~” illumination event is held throughout the year. The bamboo lighting and paper umbrella light-up create a magical atmosphere. The lighting hours are from 4PM to 9PM.

Relax at the On-Site Hot Spring Facility "Kakei no Yu" After a Day of Fun

Kakei no Yu  is a hot spring facility that opened within HANA・BIYORI in March 2024. Located at an altitude of about 100 meters, it offers sweeping views of the city from three different open-air baths. After a day of fun at the amusement park, soaking in the hot spring is the perfect way to unwind!

In addition to the open-air baths, the facility includes an auto-rotary sauna and a bedrock bath, creating a comprehensive relaxation space. HANA・BIYORI is open until 9PM, but Kakei no Yu remains open until 11PM, so you can enjoy a relaxing soak even after the park has closed. (Last entry at 10PM)

Editor’s Note:

Yomiuriland is not only full of thrilling attractions but also offers seasonal events and relaxing hot spring facilities, making it a must-visit spot. It’s the perfect place to spend an entire day with family, friends, or a partner.